Mývatn is a shallow lake situated in an area of active volcanism in the north of Iceland, not far from Krafla volcano. The scenery around Mývatn is incredibly beautiful, making it one of the popular tourist attractions in Iceland.
The best way to enjoy the scenery of Mývatn is walking by your own feet. There are many walking paths around Mývatn, you can choose what you like depending on your strength and time.
Mývatn has a high amount of biological activity. The lake and the surrounding wetlands provide a habitat for a number of waterbirds, especially ducks, the commonest species at the lake is the tufted duck.
Although it is the peak season for tourists in Iceland, there are only very few tourists around Mývatn, you can really enjoy the natural beauty.
The name of the Mývatn comes from ‘mý’ (midge) and ‘vatn’ (lake), so Mývatn in Icelandic actually means ‘the lake of midges’.
As its name suggests, there are countless midges flying around Mývatn in the summer. Although they won’t sting, don’t open your mouth…...
